Notice of intent to issue a sole source contract - Geneious Server

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically the US Meat Animal Research Center located in Clay Center, Nebraska, plans to enter into a sole source contract for a three-year academic subscription to the Geneious Server software from Biomatters Limited. This decision falls under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, and the notice serves as an intent to negotiate rather than a solicitation for competitive bids. Interested firms capable of providing comparable software are invited to submit detailed statements, including descriptive literature and any supporting information, within 10 days of the notice's publication. These submissions will be reviewed to determine whether any alternative solutions meet the government's requirements. Responses must be sent in writing to Donita Furman, the designated contracting officer, via fax or email. The main point of contact for this acquisition is also Donita Furman, whose contact details are provided for inquiries. This contract opportunity is associated with the solicitation number AG6538P11AA100 and is categorized under the NAICS code 511210, which pertains to software publishing. The place of contract performance is in Clay Center, Nebraska, while the responsible office is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The notice clarifies that no solicitation documents are currently available, emphasizing this is a preliminary step to award a sole source contract.